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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This year, you seem to seek out new ideas, learn new processes, and expose yourself to different cultures. If single, you are unlikely to tumble madly in love until next winter. If you’re attached, the two of you will grow. Hopefully your sweetie will respond to your drive to grasp other cultures. Your work will profit from your growth. Scorpio opens many doors for you. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-dynamic; 4-positive; 3-average; 2-so-so; 1-difficult.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Defer to others at the moment, as you have a lot to do. You might not appreciate how much others would like to pitch in. They might not proceed as you would, but they will be most effective. Tonight: Say “thank you” nicely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ Listen to your inner vibes when making plans. How you handle a personal matter depends on the other party and his or her mood. You might want to step back and see what is going on. You might not have as much control over your mood as you would like. Tonight: Be more direct. Do not sit on your feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ Pace yourself and get as much done as possible. Understand what is happening around you. Tempers could be short. Focus on getting the job done. You will gain a sense of accomplishment. Tonight: Go dancing and work through some stress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Early-morning tension works itself through when you decide to be more playful and get together with some friends. Whether you get into a favorite pastime or go off chatting over an early dinner makes no difference. You relax. Tonight: Make plans to be with a favorite person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ You could be expressive and direct. You might be dealing with a change that could stress you out. Be careful: Your temper is close to the surface. If pushed, you might say things that you later wish you hadn’t. Tonight: Push comes to shove.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You have a lot to share, and you will say it loud and clear. Investigate a personal matter; your opinion will differ from others. You have the ability to look at the whole issue from different perspectives. The decisions you make seem unusual to many people. Tonight: Move past the obvious in a discussion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★★ One-on-one relating could point to a radical change in perspective. Be careful to not overspend, but rather keep a strong sense of your budget. You will be able to make headway where others cannot. Flow with the moment and stay on top of what is important. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You could be a lot more fiery and hurt than you are aware. You could lose your temper out of the blue. Note that someone is egging you on to get a certain response. You have free choice. You do not have to react. Tonight: As you like it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)

★★★ Listen to what is being shared, though you might not want to acknowledge it. See what the other party wants to do with this information. Anger could come in from left field. Stay level. Tonight: Get physical.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Learn about different ways of approaching a problem. You will gain understanding in the process and figure out how to proceed. Your light attitude and levity draw people to you right now. Tonight: Where your friends are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Count on being center stage. Your way of handling a problem provides a new beginning, so you will need to take the lead. Someone’s temper is close to the surface. You might be surprised at how easily this person is triggered. Tonight: A must appearance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ In a lively discussion, be imaginative and walk away from traditional solutions. Your vision of a situation or the way you see a friendship could transform because you finally see a problem with more detachment. Tonight: Listen to great music.